Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.
Good morning, Lynchburg.
Angels of Assisi and the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection urge locals to adopt as dog adoptions slow while 265 dogs have been admitted in the Roanoke Valley.
The Adoption Center is open daily (12 to 6), offering full veterinary care with spay/neuter, microchipping, vaccines, and monthly preventatives.
WDBJ7 was named the Murrow Award Winner for Overall Excellence in the small market category and its anchor Logan Sherrill won a regional award for Excellence in Writing.
The station will compete against 13 others for the national honor later in 2026.
WSET has received a Regional Edward R.
Murrow award in the Digital category (announced by ABC13) to honor its digital news work.
School divisions have announced free summer meals for families during the summer break; breakfast and lunch will be served at designated pick-up spots in the area.
Lynchburg introduced its first-ever bookmobile today, a $275,000 mobile library funded entirely by local donations that will serve community members of all ages.
The bookmobile is set to visit underserved neighborhoods throughout the city.
Johnson Health Center is launching mobile healthcare services in Brookneal — a community with few medical and dental providers — to improve local access.
Collaborative Health welcomes patients at its new Healthplex in the former Liberty University Online building on Graves Mill Road and Nationwide Drive — offering primary care, specialty, imaging, lab and counseling services — and will fully transition by the end of July.
Garcia’s Bistro is featured in the Hometown Eats series this May, highlighting its inviting menu and warm atmosphere for local diners + it joins other neighborhood favorites in showcasing Lynchburg’s vibrant culinary scene.
William Fleming High School hired Zach Leonard as its new head football coach on Wed, May 27, and he will lead the team through the upcoming fall season.
BRR-PCA Lunch Social
12 PM — La Villa Italian Restaurant — Free entry — Connect with fellow PCA members over lunch and enjoy Italian cuisine.
Goodbye June Live in Lynchburg
7-11 p.m. — Super Rad Arcade Bar — Ticketed event — Experience the raw and gritty sound of Goodbye June as they rock the stage with their all-American vibe.
Grease Musical
7:30-10 p.m. — The Wolf Den Downtown — PG-13 rated — Experience a bold new take on the classic Grease with high-energy performances and a nostalgic 1950s vibe.
Grease
7:30-10 p.m. — The Wolf Den Downtown — PG-13 rated — Enjoy a high-energy, bold interpretation of Grease with a nostalgic soundtrack and plenty of charm.
Grease
2:30-5:30 p.m. — Wolf Den Downtown — Rated PG13 — Experience a bold new take on the classic musical with high-energy and plenty of 1950s flair.
Grease
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Wolf Den Downtown — Rated PG13 — Experience a bold new take on a classic with high-energy performances and a nod to the 1950s.
Grease
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Wolf Den Downtown — Check event page for ticket prices — Wolfbane's bold and high-energy rendition of Grease brings 1950s charm and playful mischief.
Grease by Wolfbane
2:30-5:30 p.m. — Wolf Den Downtown — Rated PG13 — Experience a bold new take on Grease with high-energy charm and a nod to the cool crowd.
We’re Wolves and DoneFor Concert
5-10 p.m. — Super Rad Arcade Bar — $15 presale — Enjoy an evening of local music with DoneFor and We're Wolves at this vibrant Lynchburg venue.
4th Annual Children's Miracle Network Car Show
10 a.m.–5 p.m. — Walmart Supercenter — Free entry — Enjoy a display of cars, jeeps, motorcycles, and trucks while supporting a great cause.
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